| RefNo | MS/257/4/465 |
| AltRefNo | Sa.1604 |
| Previous numbers | ES4/24/1604 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Letter from Balfour Stewart, Kew Observatory to Edward Sabine |
| Date | 5 July 1867 |
| Description | Refers to removing ‘heavy iron instruments belonging to the Royal Society’, building a room for the anemometer, and ‘state’ of the instruments. Remarks on Dr Squire, ‘the proposed observer at Falmouth’ being at [Kew] and conducting observations. Refers to Stonyhurst, and assistants from Glasgow who require instructions. Updates regarding Mr Whipple’s observations. Refers to Mr Jeffery and remarks there is not presently ‘an opening for an additional assistant’. |
| Extent | 5p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| PhysicalDescription | Ink on paper |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA6042 | Stewart; Balfour (1828 - 1887); physicist and meteorologist | 1828 - 1887 |
| NA8279 | Sabine; Sir; Edward (1788 - 1883) | 1788 - 1883 |